7/24/10

Repeat Bloomer

How often does a gift improve and grow more beautiful as the years go by?
As a birthday present years ago, an adoring husband planned and laid out a flower garden for his lovely wife in their backyard.
This summer, gardenias perfume the patio & hydrangeas prevail alongside the porch of their home in Tennessee.
The birdbath is one of her favorites.

This luscious Abraham Darby was one of the first planted in her garden. She says the old rose fragrance is amazing!
The sprightly little fountain captures the imagination and reflects her good spirit.
She is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a gardener, a designer, a business partner, a good friend and again, a survivor.

This lovely woman is Jeanne Hyatt and this is her garden.
She is also one of the warm & friendly women known to many as...
Sophie Dahy Designs grew out of the personal style and professional know-how of long-time friends Jeanne Hyatt, buyer for a high-end shop, and Linda Raulston, interior designer. Crowd-pleasing centerpieces they created for tablescapes in their shop grew into Sophie Dahy Designs.
Sophie Dahy Designs uses only the finest silk flowers, realistic in color and shape. Your arrangement is, like any one-of-a-kind work of art, made carefully by hand. For this reason, no two are exactly alike. They make the perfect gift or centerpiece for any occasion and allow you to appreciate the longevity without the fuss.

As I mentioned, the beauty of Jeanne's garden comes as much from its maturity as it does from the gift of her husband. But what is truly noted, is her finesse. We celebrate with you Jeanne and thank you for adding so much beauty to our everyday lives. You are indeed a repeat bloomer.

xo Lisa

Photos courtesy of Jeanne Hyatt & Sophie Dahy Designs